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Horror thriller

Vile (2011): Cast & Plot

Vile (2011) movie poster

Vile is a 2011 horror thriller directed by Taylor Sheridan, starring April Matson as Tayler, Akeem Smith and Elisha Skorman. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Vile (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Taylor Sheridan
Genres
Horror , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Vile About?

The premise of Vile without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A group awakens to discover they are locked inside a mysterious house with no way out. Each is fitted with an electronic device at the base of their skull that harvests the brain’s pain‑induced chemicals. When a preset amount is collected, the doors will unlock, forcing them to inflict pain on themselves and one another to escape.

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Cast & crew

Vile Cast & Characters

April Matson leads the cast as Tayler, with Akeem Smith as Tony and Elisha Skorman as Kai. Directed by Taylor Sheridan; 18 actors are credited in all.

Plot

Vile Plot Summary

What happens in Vile from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A tense and disturbing story unfolds as the film begins with a graphic scene of a man lying on an operating table, suffering from a severe abdominal wound. A surgeon enters and subjects him to unimaginable torture by pouring salt into his flesh, hinting at a brutal and sinister beginning. The narrative quickly shifts to a group of four friends—April Matson as Tayler, Akeem Smith as Tony, Elisha Skorman as Kai, and Eric Jay Beck as Nick—who are on a seemingly innocent vacation. Their trip takes an unexpected turn when, on their way home, they stop at a gas station where they meet a mysterious and attractive woman named Diane, played by , who requests a ride to her stranded truck.

Full summary

The whole story of Vile, scene by scene

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Videos

Vile Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Vile.

Vile (2011) Trailer HD -Eric Jay Beck, April Matson
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Vile?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Vile

2 cars on screen: the 2005 Ford Escape and the 2002 Cadillac Escalade.

  • 2005 Ford Escape in Vile 2005 Ford Escape Important role
  • 2002 Cadillac Escalade in Vile 2002 Cadillac Escalade Minor role
Details

Vile Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Pain” and “Ampulla”.

Also known as
  • Pain
  • Ampulla
  • Гнусный
  • 바일 : 게임 오브 더 페인
  • 恶行
  • BOUND9 バウンド9

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FAQ

Vile FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Vile, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Vile?

Vile runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Vile released?

Vile was released on August 25, 2011.

Who directed Vile?

Vile was directed by Taylor Sheridan.

More films by Taylor Sheridan

Who is in the cast of Vile?

Vile stars April Matson as Tayler, Akeem Smith as Tony and Elisha Skorman as Kai, among 18 credited actors.

Does Vile have a post-credit scene?

No. Vile has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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